Romancing the Rake (Brotherhood of the Black Tartan #2)

by Nichole Van

She shifted, sending a waft of rose his way. Her hand cupped his cheek, a deliberate caress. Unable to stop himself, he turned his head toward that hand, his lips planting a kiss in the center of her palm.

A law of nature had asserted itself, it appeared. A newly discovered law that insisted Lady Sophronia exist only in the arms of Lord Rafe. They were symbiotic pairs, better only by being together.

“Ah, my darling. That is wonderful news, sweetling.”

Mainfeld met Kendall’s gaze, steely determination in his eyes. Never had Sophie been so proud of her father as in that moment.

Rafe would treasure her heart, just as she would protect his.

Bending down, she kissed his cheek. “Thank you so much for all you have done, Papa,” she whispered. “You mean the world to me. I love you.” “’Twas nothing.” He winked at her. “And I love you, too, poppet.”